#Assisted Living | Health & Wellness | Lifestyles & Activities for Seniors
On June 4th, 2018 by Geoffrey
I remember as a 10 year old kid being asked to help an elderly neighbor clean out an attic she was unable to climb to anymore. It was a beautiful attic with large, floor-length windows in an old Victorian house. I was amazed as she requested box after box...knowing exactly where they were placed & […]
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On May 29th, 2018 by Geoffrey
Spring is progressing steadily into summer. Memorial Day officially marks the beginning of lazier days for many people. Family & friends gather for BBQ's by lakes, fish in rivers, go for hikes & enjoy the company of one another. Sometimes, however, these types of activities can become more challenging as we, our family or friends […]
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On May 22nd, 2018 by Geoffrey
In the first part of this article, we covered three top priorities for the elderly in case of a large emergency. Those three were: water (a minimum of a 3 day supply), non-perishable food, and sanitation. We'll continue this article with other considerations that must be taken when caring for seniors or the elderly […]
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On May 15th, 2018 by Geoffrey
By now, you've probably heard the term, “preppers” used for those people who stockpile various items for a coming natural or man-made disaster. Usually the term is referring to those who have large stashes of things and that have contingency plans for almost any conceivable disaster. For some people, this is driven purely by […]
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On May 9th, 2018 by Geoffrey
I've often wondered how some older people go for so long while continuing to live on their own. Sometimes it is because they happen to have exceptionally amazing genes. These people seem not to age, have no problems with flexibility, aches & pains & seem to continue on in the same manner from age 50 […]
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On May 2nd, 2018 by Geoffrey
It has recently been noted by scientists & journalists that while we are living in a very advanced society as far as social media technology is concerned, most people are incredibly lonely. It is one of the loneliest times to be alive on our planet despite the quantity of people & the advanced number […]
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On April 23rd, 2018 by Geoffrey
How often have you helped those around you who are in need? If you are an extremely giving person, the aging process & the need to accept help from others can seem somewhat humiliating. Whether it's help with household repairs that require a ladder, or help with much more than that once you've gone […]
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On April 16th, 2018 by Geoffrey
Everyone, by now, has heard about how important having a positive outlook in life is. Since the 1980's it has been toted as the thing that can make or break one's mood, relationships, & health while significantly influencing career & every other aspect of life. “Thinking positive” seems to be the answer to many […]
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On April 9th, 2018 by Geoffrey
With cold and flu season finished up in the majority of the states across our country, this is the perfect time to talk about pneumonia in order to give some food for thought on how to be prepared for next year. Almost all of us have experienced this less-than-fun issue after having a particularly […]
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On April 5th, 2018 by Geoffrey
You may have noticed that as you age, it becomes a topic of conversation with doctors to ask whether or not you're taking a calcium supplement. It's not the only supplement that they suggest, but it is one of the main ones that is suggested to seniors as they grow older. Why? Isn't drinking an […]
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